Guy Fawkes Day in Cape Town

Safe sites to enjoy fireworks on Guy Fawkes Day 2011 in Cape Town 

CapeTownMagazine.com brings you all the safe sites for fireworks on Guy Fawkes Day 2011 in Cape Town.

Guy Fawkes Day happens every year on 5 November and celebrates the failing of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5 November 1605, in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England.

Expect to see Cape Town’s skies filled with many beautiful fireworks explosions on the night of 5 November. Guy Fawkes Day and to a lesser extent New Year's Eve are the best days to experience fireworks displays in Cape Town, South Africa.

The city has designated a number of sites where people may discharge shop bought fireworks. It is illegal to discharge them anywhere else without obtaining permission from the chief inspector of explosives and the city.

The City of Cape Town dedicates special areas where fireworks can be let off on Guy Fawkes Day, so if you want to witness some firework displays (or organise some yourself), make sure you’re at one of the safe sites.

These sites have been declared safe for Guy Fawkes Day 2011 in Cape Town:

1. Theo Marais Park, Koeberg Road, Milnerton

2. Bishop Lavis Sportsfield, Lavis Drive, Bishop Lavis

3. Wesfleur Sportsfield, Reygersdal Drive, Atlantis

4. Macassar Beach parking area, Macassar Road, Macassar

5. Swartklip Sports Complex, corner Spine and Swartklip Roads, Mitchells Plain

6. Maidens Cove parking area, Victoria Road, Camps Bay

7. Athlone Stadium parking area (Eastern side), Klipfontein Road, Athlone

8. Sunrise Beach parking area, Sunrise Circle, Muizenberg

All sites are monitored by law enforcement agencies. Please keep your pets safely indoors on the night, they can be frightened by the loud noises and may run off.

For things to do this Guy Fawkes Day be sure to check out our events section.

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